Join us for a morning of yoga and meditation! First, deepen your breath and take in the serenity of Anila Quayyum Agha’s All the Flowers Are For Me during a yoga class led by Patrice Morrison, founder of Black Lotus Yoga & Wellness. Then, stick around for a guided mindfulness session in the gallery from 10:15–10:45 am.

About the Gallery
What does it mean to belong? Persian and Turkish architecture, textiles and miniature paintings inspire the precise, stylized floral shapes that form Anila Quayyum Agha’s sculptural chamber of light and shadow. This luminous installation provides an opportunity to contemplate the differences and commonalities that shape our lives and relationships. Designed with the intention of cultivating a sacred space for people of all genders, races and religions to feel welcome, Agha’s installation invites all who enter to contemplate what it feels like to belong: to a place, to a person or group of people, and to yourself.

Observing art can induce a “flow state” of mindfulness and activate the same part of the brain that more traditional mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, do. Join us on the first Sunday morning of every month (second Sundays for holiday weekends) in a guided practice of “mindful looking.” Come be still, relax and connect more deeply with artworks from PEM’s collection. A different work or part of the museum will be featured in every class.

About our collaborator

Yoga instructor Patrice Morrison makes yoga accessible by embracing the diversity of her students. Each session presents the opportunity for students to check in with themselves and adjust their well-being on a physical, mental and spiritual level. Black Lotus Yoga & Wellness honors everyone’s experience and practice. Come as you are so this community can continue to be a space to be seen, loved and accepted.

Black Lotus Yoga & Wellness is Black and queer owned, a business committed to creating a brave space for holistic wellness and healing. We offer services to promote a mind, body and spirit connection. Our goal is to support people on their journey of wellness through yoga and meditation. Whether you are looking for a challenge or to find stillness, we will meet you at your level.